Who painted Les faiseurs de fagots?

Les faiseurs de fagots was painted by Alphonse Legros in 1884.

Where can I see Les faiseurs de fagots?

Les faiseurs de fagots is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Les faiseurs de fagots?

Les faiseurs de fagots is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Les faiseurs de fagots

Alphonse Legros , 1884

Les faiseurs de fagots is a print by the Impressionist artist Alphonse Legros. It dates from 1884 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.: 1920.536
Credit line: Gift of Ralph King

About this work

Overview

Les faiseurs de fagots, an 1884 print by Alphonse Legros, depicts a rustic scene of two individuals gathering and preparing firewood in a field, characterized by its emphasis on realism.

Subject & Meaning

The print showcases two laborers engaged in manual tasks: one standing with a bundled load, dressed in traditional attire, and another bending to break branches. The scene highlights everyday, mundane labor in a rural setting.

Technique & Style

Legros employed sharp lines to render the rough textures of the subjects' clothing, the sticks, and the tangled, dry undergrowth, creating a sense of realism and bustling activity.

History & Provenance

Created in 1884, the work is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.